So wait, do you not like hearing the differences in political views expressed here, or do you feel like they're too similar and that your particular political views are not welcome? Or is it that the people here tend to engage in political discussion in a way that's either off topic or erring on the side of irrational? (because you're going to find that just about anywhere you go on the internet )

Meh, don't let it get to you. I'm also pretty far off politically (and perhaps psychologically ) from the stereotypical atheist. I'm about as gun nut as people come, albeit without the funds that you have to support the habit , and I'm definitely way off on many of my other stances. I still enjoy conversing with these hippies though.

However, in spite of my often politically incorrect way of phrasing things in true "I don't give a shit" fashion, I don't tend to be directly confrontational. The lessons of Dale Carnegie ring true regardless of who your audience is, both on and offline.

Maybe come back after the election? Politics really get people riled up. I mostly stay out of the politics threads, especially with this year's election. I make a few comments but I know I'm not going to change anyone's mind or make them think the way I think.

You seem like a super smart guy and I may not agree with you politically but that's ok with me. I'd rather have a smart person I don't agree with around here than someone who's on the stupid side that I DO agree with.